Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004

Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight on the front lines against deadly centers of contagion that rot the land and turn its creatures into roving armies of violent beasts. And if a hero dies, their only reward is being brought back to life so they can continue the never-ending battle. But when Xylo Forbartz, a member of Penal Hero Unit 9004 and a convicted goddess killer, comes face-to-face with a new goddess, the pact they forge might just be enough to change the world…

Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight on the front lines against deadly centers of contagion that rot the land and turn its creatures into roving armies of violent beasts. And if a hero dies, their only reward is being brought back to life so they can continue the never-ending battle. But when Xylo Forbartz, a member of Penal Hero Unit 9004 and a convicted goddess killer, comes face-to-face with a new goddess, the pact they forge might just be enough to change the world…

Xylo and his unit of penal heroes may have defeated the immortal demon lord Iblis and saved Mureed Fortress, but their punishment goes on. New enemies emerge—a demon lord with the ability to don a human disguise and a band of assassins bent on killing Teoritta—plunging the city of Ioff into chaos and destruction. With the addition of a dragon knight who couldn’t care less about human life and a mysterious artilleryman, Penal Hero Unit 9004 finds itself sinking ever deeper into a vortex of combat and conspiracy!

Xylo and his unit of penal heroes may have defeated the immortal demon lord Iblis and saved Mureed Fortress, but their punishment goes on. New enemies emerge—a demon lord with the ability to don a human disguise and a band of assassins bent on killing Teoritta—plunging the city of Ioff into chaos and destruction. With the addition of a dragon knight who couldn’t care less about human life and a mysterious artilleryman, Penal Hero Unit 9004 finds itself sinking ever deeper into a vortex of combat and conspiracy!

The Second Capital has fallen to the Demon Blight, and it’s up to the combined forces of the Noble Alliance, the Ninth Order of the Holy Knights, and Penal Hero Unit 9004 to retake it. But first, they must establish a base on snowy Mount Tujin, facing legions of faeries along the way. And once again, the heroes take the most dangerous role— serving as decoys! Meanwhile, as things on the battlefield take a grim turn, a pair of refugees stumble through the freezing wilderness, holding an important key to winning the war ahead.

The Second Capital has fallen to the Demon Blight, and it’s up to the combined forces of the Noble Alliance, the Ninth Order of the Holy Knights, and Penal Hero Unit 9004 to retake it. But first, they must establish a base on snowy Mount Tujin, facing legions of faeries along the way. And once again, the heroes take the most dangerous role— serving as decoys! Meanwhile, as things on the battlefield take a grim turn, a pair of refugees stumble through the freezing wilderness, holding an important key to winning the war ahead.

To take back Zeyllent from the Demon Blight, the penal hero unit is ordered to go undercover and infiltrate the city. But with the fate of humanity on the line, what will happen when their plan starts to fall apart? Meanwhile, a terrified young girl newly installed as a saint is ordered to lead the main force into the city. With four powerful demon lords awaiting them in the Second Capital, the outlook is grim. But the greatest threat might actually be human…

To take back Zeyllent from the Demon Blight, the penal hero unit is ordered to go undercover and infiltrate the city. But with the fate of humanity on the line, what will happen when their plan starts to fall apart? Meanwhile, a terrified young girl newly installed as a saint is ordered to lead the main force into the city. With four powerful demon lords awaiting them in the Second Capital, the outlook is grim. But the greatest threat might actually be human…

As winter draws its curtain around the first capital of Zephent, the goddess and her penal heroes are enjoying a little break. But, as usual, the fun doesn't last for long. Soon the penal heroes are given a new order—to interfere in the election for the next archpriest! As various schemes and plots collide, a force working behind the scenes is finally revealed: a certain entity from Xylo's past that he won't soon forget...

As winter draws its curtain around the first capital of Zephent, the goddess and her penal heroes are enjoying a little break. But, as usual, the fun doesn't last for long. Soon the penal heroes are given a new order—to interfere in the election for the next archpriest! As various schemes and plots collide, a force working behind the scenes is finally revealed: a certain entity from Xylo's past that he won't soon forget...

With the arrival of spring, it's time to initiate Ragi Enseglef, humanity's last expedition against the Demon Blight. The penal heroes quickly learn they will be split up and assigned to two different forces, one group traveling overland, the other crossing the treacherous Valligarhi Channel by boat. And of course, no matter where they are, they're stuck with the worst jobs available. What's more, Xylo finds himself fighting not only demon lords and faeries, but pirates, too! As the operation gets off to a rocky start, the penal heroes will have to use everything they've got to make sure mankind still has a fighting chance.

With the arrival of spring, it's time to initiate Ragi Enseglef, humanity's last expedition against the Demon Blight. The penal heroes quickly learn they will be split up and assigned to two different forces, one group traveling overland, the other crossing the treacherous Valligarhi Channel by boat. And of course, no matter where they are, they're stuck with the worst jobs available. What's more, Xylo finds himself fighting not only demon lords and faeries, but pirates, too! As the operation gets off to a rocky start, the penal heroes will have to use everything they've got to make sure mankind still has a fighting chance.